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Job Summary
The Leidos Research Support Team (LRST) supporting the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) is seeking a Geo Data Scientist to join our team in Albany, OR. This is an opportunity to execute fundamental and applied research with world-class scientists and engineers using state of the art equipment to perform research aligned with the goals of the U.S. Department of Energy. The successful candidate will conduct high-impact research focused on accelerating carbon management and characterizing critical mineral resources:
Accelerating carbon management – Current CO2 (carbon dioxide) transport and storage efforts are focused on developing federated, dynamic geospatial databases and data-driven tools that leverage key geologic, social, environmental, and infrastructure (e.g., wellbores, pipelines, etc.) datasets to ultimately inform safe CO2 injection and transport operations and associated infrastructure planning across the country.
Characterizing critical mineral resources- Current critical mineral research efforts are focused on developing and commercializing technologies that enable sustainable, cost-effective domestic production of critical minerals (e.g., lithium, rare-earth elements, etc.) from unconventional sources (i.e., undeveloped in-situ geologic ores, energy-related byproduct waste streams). Project goals include developing methods and advanced geospatial, data-driven tools to identify and evaluate potential critical mineral sources and feedstocks.
What this opportunity with Battelle supporting NETL uniquely provides you:
- Working on applied, cutting-edge projects with global impact while being mentored by the nation’s leading energy scientists and engineers.
- Real-world experience supplemented with technical development and discussions that provide unique insight into the broad range of mission critical engineering and scientific disciplines NETL leverages to support national energy research and policy development.
- Access to world-class, customized facilities and computational assets specific to high impact energy research, technology generation, and product development.
- Support proposal development focused on expanding industry and scientific partnerships and developing new technical opportunities for NETL with federal guidance.
Responsibilities
- Utilize geologic, geochemical, and geophysical data to develop testable hypotheses on the occurrence and distribution of energy and mineral resources in geologic systems.
- Support the identification, acquisition, processing, and integration of non-spatial and spatial data using Geographic Information System (GIS) software and Python scripting.
- Develop and apply computational geodata science methods to augment geospatial analysis.
- Apply statistical and geostatistical analysis for a variety of energy-related topics.
- Develop, query, manage, and maintain contextual and spatial databases, and structure/restructure existing databases for a range of experimental and spatial uses.
- Utilize Python (version 3+) to acquire, process, and analyze spatial and non-spatial multivariate data, as well as develop data analysis and visualization tools.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, including geologists, geographers, chemists, computer scientists, environmental scientists, and other researchers to assist each other in accomplishing project related tasks.
- Build relationships with internal and external clients.
- Lead and assist in the writing of science-based methods, results, and data interpretations for publications in high quality, scientific peer-reviewed journals, and technical reports.
- Develop and present results for oral presentations to staff, stakeholders, and at professional conferences.
- Provide weekly and monthly technical updates to research team members and project management.
- Provide leadership and expertise on projects including delegation to team members and communication of project milestone status to management.
- Effectively document and communicate scientific results through peer-review journal manuscripts and technical reports.
Key Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in geology, applied computer science, geospatial science, computational geology, geo-statistics, spatial statistics, geography, or similar field with 5 years’ experience in energy related R&D or master’s degree with 2 years of experience or PhD.
- Proficiency with Python for advanced coding needs, including using Python to automate analysis and build data visualization tools.
- Experience working with vector and raster subsurface data, including wellbore attributes, geologic maps, geochemical samples, geophysical, and other critical energy infrastructure datasets.
- Experience developing Esri web applications, including Experience Builder, Dashboards, and Story Maps.
- Evidence of innovation in statistical methods applied to geospatial statistical analyses and other forms of multivariate analysis.
- Experience and knowledge of geologic and natural-engineered subsurface systems as it relates to carbon transport & storage and critical mineral resources.
- Understanding of and experience in spatial and/or subsurface topics.
- Demonstrated skills in the application of statistical analyses, AI/ML methods, or other forms of multivariate analyses to obtain data-driven insights.
- Experience designing, building, and optimizing data pipelines.
- Willingness and interest in learning geologic information.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in geology, applied computer science, geospatial science, computational geology, geo-statistics, spatial statistics, geography, or similar field with 8 years’ experience in energy related R&D or master’s degree with 5 years of experience or PhD with 2 years.
- Demonstrated experience with GIS (ArcGIS Pro/Enterprise, QGIS, other geospatial mapping and analysis software).
- Familiarity with geologic industry (i.e., oil and gas, mining) software, including but not limited to Petra, Petrel, EarthVision, Leapfrog, or OpendTect.
- Familiarity with R, C, C++, or SQL
- Background in geospatial statistics related to mineral assessment and/or carbon storage potential
- Experience using ArcGIS Server and database software management systems
- Experience in using core/geologic data visualization software such as WellCAD.
- Experience in data labeling approaches to refine and build on current classification capabilities and support automation of AI/ML and big data analysis.
- Writing and publishing scientific reports and presenting results at conferences and workshops.
- Communicating work to a range of audiences (I.e., academic conference, technical audience, or management).
- Evidence of substantive participation in the geospatial and/or subsurface geologic scientific community.
Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life
We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.
- Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
- Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
- Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
- Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
- Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
- Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.
- Flexible work arrangements: You have options for where you work and when you work.
A Work Environment Where You Succeed
For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.
You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:
- Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
- Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
- Collaborate with world-class experts in an inclusive environment
- Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
- Give back to and improve our communities
Vaccinations & Safety Protocols
Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).
Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.
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